The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man

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Hector, still in his armor, confesses to his wife that he shares the same fear. How un-Achilliean! Achilles would have responded with a chortle, a boast, a patronizing retort to his wife not to worry her sweet little head about it. But Hector is human and has some humility about his ability and his bravery. An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — ... Full article A Man’s Guide to Smart Casual For the Ancient Greeks, Homer’s Iliad was the Bible on andreia— that is, manliness, particularly manly courage. This is the book that started the Boy Scout movement. You’ll be amazed at the amount of useful information the first edition manual has ( and how much more challenging the badges are!) compared to Scout manuals today. In addition to teaching essential scouting skills, the first edition also includes stories of adventure, bravery, and virtue that will excite and inspire any man. True first editions can be hard to find and super expensive, but inexpensive reprints are fortunately readily available. Into Thin Airby Jon Krakauer I offer this guide with the utmost humility. There is no such thing as an “expert” in manliness, and I make no absolute claims for the authoritative nature of what you’ll find below.Manhood is a big, surprisingly deep subject and my views will likely be refined as I gain further knowledge and understanding over the years to come.

Most men I’ve encountered are fellow Hectors. They’re good guys who have to work at being manly. It can be easy to feel insecure about the fact that you have to constantly learn and re-learn how to be a man. Achilles-types sometimes scoff at the idea of actively trying to learn the art of manhood, and evince disbelief that other men haven’t known how to do certain skills since they were young boys, and don’t embody certain traits intuitively. Achilles’ reputation for andreia was so great that the Trojans cowered in fear when they saw Patroclus walking towards the battlefield wearing his friend’s armor, mistaking him for the legendary warrior himself. Never grew out of your love for the game of hide and seek? Always wanted to go on a treasure hunt? Then the hobby of geocaching may be for you. People around the world hide objects or containers in all sorts of places and post the coordinates for the location online. People then go out with their GPS devices, seeking these well-hidden “treasures.” It’s a great way to get out of the house and explore parts of your town and area that you’ve never been to. For more info on geocaching and to find a list of geocaches in your area, go to geocaching.com. Model Building You may think you understand the gritty nature of the Pacific War, but until you read With the Old Breed, you can’t fully grasp its horrors. With rich and haunting prose, Sledge takes you right into the battles of Peleliu and Okinawa and allows you to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the nightmarish scenes on a very visceral level. This is surely one of the best books on war, period, and is a must-read for every American who wants to fully understand the sacrifices their forebearers made for them. Self-Control: Its Kingship and Majestyby William George Jordanmillion weddings are projected to take place this year in the United States — the most weddings this ... Full article What Is Grief? A lot of people really dislike conflict and have a low opinion of it. They're uncomfortable with ... Full article Sunday Firesides: The Non-Technologized Children Shall Inherit the Earth

Set in a future dystopian world of perpetual war and constant government surveillance, our protagonist, Winston, is a quintessential everyman who works for the Ministry of Truth rewriting history to the government’s party lines rhetoric. He comes upon a secret organization which seeks to destroy the state, and together with a mysterious woman, joins the cause to fight against Big Brother. Although published in the late 1940s, it resonates today more strongly than ever. Will you be a lemming? Or will you be an independent thinker and actor? Brave New Worldby Aldous Huxley While London’s work is often dismissed as mere dog stories, there’s a lot going on in his literature, as London expert Earle Labor explained in this podcast interview. Theodore Roosevelt Trilogy by Edmund Morris

The basic plot is this: A teenage city boy named Brian Robeson crashes in the middle of the Canadian wilderness while flying in a bush plane. The pilot dies, and the boy lives. All alone in the wilderness, Brian must learn how to survive in the wild for 54 days with nothing but a hatchet. While the book is aimed at young adults, the lessons the book offers on survival and self-reliance are as enjoyable and instructive to boys as grown men. The Baghavad Gita En garde! What do The Three Musketeers, Zorro, and Luke Skywalker have in common? Mad sword fighting skills, of course. A sport that has been around since ancient Greek and Roman times, this is a true gentleman’s pursuit. Take part in a tradition that the knights and lords of old were schooled in, a last vestige of proper dueling. Gain balance, coordination, flexibility, and focus as you learn the ancient art of parrying with an opponent. There are three different types of weapons used in fencing:the foil, the sabre, and the épée. Each has a different weight and is used in conjunction with different rules. Do some research on what fencing is really like and watch a video of a match to understand what you are getting into.It is different than the movie version with the continual clashing of swords; much of it consists of bouncing around, carefully looking for an opening and an opportunity to thrust at the opponent. Beer Brewing Both of these hobbies have you becoming a little bit of a historian as well, which is an important trait for a man to cultivate. Golf